Thursday, December 31, 2009

Miniature painting from Pt. Molate, Richmond Ca. These houses are currently fenced off...I'm hoping they restore them, they have so much character. The rumor is this former Naval Fuel Depot might become a Casino?!

Monday, December 21, 2009

This was more like a quick draw for most of us. The clear weather granted us just about an hour to paint in Japantown. The clouds began to roll in, which happened to be our que to head over the Thomas Reynolds Gallery. Just minutes after we entered the gallery, it began to rain.

To see all the pastel, oil and gouache gallery paintings were just amazing and inspirational. I highly recommend visiting the Gallery, Thomas was a great host and is very knowledgeable of all the artists and paintings. Great suggestion Janice, thanks Sergio for setting up the gallery visit, and thanks to all the artists that were able to make it out.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Thanks for your patience Because it was raining last week we have been working hard for an indoor plan. Sergio has spoken to the Thomas Reynolds Gallery in San Francisco and they have graciously allowed our group to visit between 3:00pm - 4:30pm. The Gallery is usually closed on Sundays, so this will be a great opportunity to have the place to ourselves. Bring a sketchbook or just hang out and admire the inspirational plein air paintings.

Now that clear skies are in the forecast, we will paint before the Gallery visit....at Japan Town (corner of Buchanan and Post St), 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Note: Feel free to arrive earlier if you need more time to set up and paint. Gerald will definitely be there by 1:00pm.

Finding usWe are available anytime by phone/text: (415) 342-6764 or (707) 304-3265, email: nbpleinair@yahoo.com Please don't hesitate to contact us if you are lost or can't make it...even if it's the middle of the day during the paint out. No worries :)

Monday, December 7, 2009

Last we painted with Win was a few months back at Sandy Beach, Vallejo. He's been back home in Taiwan but made a recent visit to the islands of Hawaii. Win was so kind to share some photos of his plein air painting during a sunset along the majestic hills.

The 5th Annual Local Artist Collection is a diverse, non-themed mixed media exhibit of artworks featuring paintings, sculptures, pottery and more. In its 5th year, the show is a local favorite; providing the community an opportunity to view and purchase art during the holiday season.... The Lynn House Gallery is located at 809 W. 1st Street in Antioch (across from the Amtrak Train Station) and is open Fridays and Saturdays, during exhibits from 12 noon - 5 PM.

An exhibit of original art work (paintings and sculptures) no larger than 8" x 8". Participating artists from all over California. The theme is "Take a Chance on Miniatures!"

Basically....stop by the museum and purchase a raffle ticket $5/each (or 5 raffle tix for $20). Just fill out your contact info on the ticket stub and drop in the box below the painting you'd like to take home! ----------->

The winners will be contacted at the end of the exhibit (Jan. 10, 2010).